Authors notes: Apologises for the wait between chapters! I make this up as I go along and I was kind of stumped about what to do next, hence the brief hiatus. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter, and thank you again for the continued support =D

Also, you're going to have to forgive the timing of this story. It's set all in one day, and it's getting close to dusk in this chapter, but ugh, the driving between locations and everything, I have no idea! I try to keep them as similar as I can but sometimes it's not always right, so please take the travelling times with a pinch of salt.

William had managed to control his emotions as the police officers arrested his son and led him to the car. He even managed to stay poker faced when he heard George call for help, for a second chance. It was only when he was closing the door, briefly locking eyes with his terrified son as he was driven away, did William finally cry.

'So you finally came to your senses huh?' Susanne said, her grip tight on her sons arm as if she was trying to stop him disappearing again.
Dave ignored her, his whole body aching with anger and disappointment.
'Finally got that queer out of the house, right? Now we can go home.'
His mind was so clouded, so messy, that he didn't even really register what she was saying. He could feel her nails digging into his arms though and he flinched, jerking away.
'Get your stuff David,' Susanne demanded, 'we're going to the hospital.'

'I don't think that's a good idea.' Hannah said weakly, her arms wrapped around herself, her face drained.
'I don't care what you think,' Susanne hissed, 'I'm taking my son to see my fiancée and that's final.'

She wrapped an arm around Dave, her hold too tight to be comforting, and went to open the front door.

Kurt sat silently in James' car, his head resting against the cool window as he stared out into the Lima scenery. The journey had been a silent one – both of them knew the only thing they could really talk about was Dave, and that was the last thing Kurt wanted to think about. Just thinking about him made his stomach twist with guilt.

'Take a right here.' Kurt said finally, recognising the street.
James did as he was told and then glanced at Kurt, sighing slightly. 'You shouldn't feel bad about this, Kurt.' There was no reply. 'I understand why you wanted to leave, we all do.'
'Even Dave?' Kurt muttered, catching James' eye.
The older man paused awkwardly before saying, 'even Dave.'

Kurt scoffed slightly as he went back to looking at the now setting sun. 'Take the next two lefts and you're there.'

William silently admired the warm colours filling the sky as he headed home. He knew what was waiting for him so he was taking advantage of the brief moment of calm between the next fight. As he watched the purple light mix with orange, he sighed a very heavy sigh, trying to free some of the tension that had built up during the day. It worked rather well until he took a left turn onto his street. It was gone completely when he saw Susanne's car in the driveway.

He was reaching for one of Dave's bags when he heard the front door open.

'No! We're leaving Hannah!'
'He doesn't want to go!' Hannah shouted as she darted after Susanne and Dave.
'I know what he wants,' Susanne snapped, 'get in the car David.'
'No!' Dave cried for the hundredth time, his head hammering thanks to of his mother's stubborn refusal to listen to a word he said.
'Get in the damn car!'

With a low groan, William walked over to his hysterical family and put his hand on David's shoulder. 'What is going on now?'
Dave jumped at his fathers touch before stepping closer to him, distancing himself from Susanne.

'Thank you for the lift.' Kurt said to James as they pulled up outside his house.
'No problem Kurt,' James said sincerely. He turned to face Kurt with a serious expression on his face. 'I know I've said this a hundred times, but please believe me when I say that Dave will be okay.'
Kurt looked at James, opened his mouth to say something but closed it, choosing instead to simply shake his head. 'Right.'

Before James could comment, Kurt got out of the car and headed to his front door. He was just pulling out his keys when the door opened and he was almost knocked down by his father.

'Dad!' Kurt yelped in surprise as Burt barged by him.
The older Hummel blinked before reaching out and holding Kurt's shoulders with surprising force. 'Where the hell have you been?'
'I told Carole,' Kurt replied, 'I told her I was at a friends house.'
'I wouldn't consider that Karofsky kid a friend Kurt!'

Kurt couldn't stop himself from groaning, rolling his head slightly before noticing a rather nervous Finn standing in the doorway. He frowned at him which only made him look more uncomfortable.

'Why the hell did you go and see him?' Burt asked with folded arms. Before Kurt could reply, Burt noticed James car that was still parked in front of the house. 'Who is that?'
'That's-'

Before Kurt could respond, Burt was making his way to the car where James was getting out, ready to speak. Kurt groaned again and started to follow his father, with Finn and Carole behind him.
'Dad, I can explain-'
'Kurt!'

Jumping from surprise, Kurt looked to his left and saw Blaine jogging across his front lawn.
'Blaine? What are you doing here?'
'Finn told me where you were,' Blaine explained as the two friends exchanged a hug, 'I wanted to make sure you were okay.'
'I'm fine,' Kurt replied, using all his strength to not let himself collapse in Blaine's arms, 'thanks.'
Blaine smiled and then looked at James and Burt. 'Is that Karofsky's dad?'
'No,' Kurt shook his head, 'he's his step father.'

'Get out of my way Karofsky,' Susanne snarled, her small body flushing red at the sight of her ex husband.
'David isn't going with you Susanne,' William explained calmly even though his own anger was increasing, 'he's going to live here with James and I.'
'Ha!' Susanne scoffed, 'I don't think so!'
'Well I do.' William continued, trying to keep calm around this infuriating woman.
'I'm his mother,' Susanne hissed before narrowing her eyes and smirking, 'I have custody.'

William felt his son slump slightly against him at her reminder, like he knew she had won. William put an arm around Dave and squeezed him a little, reassuring him. 'I will fight for him.'

Susanne obviously wasn't expecting that, her eyes widening in surprise before narrowing again. 'Oh yeah? And what makes you think two fags will win in court, huh? I'm the kids mother,' she repeated, 'and he can either stay with me and get brought up in a normal household or he can live with two queers. Who do you think the judge will side with?'

William smiled. Susanne reddened. 'What are you grinning about?'
William didn't reply, he simply shook his head in disbelief before walking around his ex wife.
'Hey! I'm not through here!'
William said nothing as he led his two children inside his home.
'Hey! Hey!' Susanne bellowed, chasing after them and once again reaching for David.

With impressive speed, William pushed his two children gently through the door before spinning around and facing Susanne. The woman flinched instinctively but kept glaring up at him. Shutting the door as Hannah and Dave peered out in curiosity; William could now speak freely to his ex wife.

Authors note: More to come soon! I think my inspiration for this has come back :D